CCCONTENTSONTENTSONTENTS SSS EPTEMBEREPTEMBEREPTEMBER 201120112011 From the Rectory 4 From the Registers 4 Weekday Services 3 Sunday Services Back Cover Diary 75 Beyond the Valley 31 Burton Bradstock 18 Littlebredy 14 Litton Cheney 16 Long Bredy 15 Puncknowle & West Bexington 26 Shipton Gorge 29 Swyre 24 Valley Notes 5 For Younger Readers 39 Bee Keeping Month by Month 34 Book Reviews 37 Sudoku 36 St. James the Least 33 To advertise in this publication, contact Kate Kent email: [email protected], tel: 01308 897574 *AAADVERTISING DDDEADLINEEADLINEEADLINE --- THETHETHE 555THTHTH OFOFOF THETHETHE MMMONTHONTHONTH PRIORPRIORPRIOR TOTOTO PPPUBLICATION*** TTTHEHEHE DEADLINEDEADLINEDEADLINE FORFORFOR THETHETHE OOOCTOBERCTOBERCTOBER ISSUEISSUEISSUE ISISIS MIDMIDMID-MID---DAYDAY OFOFOF 888THTHTH SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBER....

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TTTHEHEHE BBBRIDERIDERIDE VVVALLEYALLEYALLEY CCCHURCHESHURCHESHURCHES SSSTTT MMMARYARYARY TTTHEHEHE VVVIRGINIRGINIRGIN: Burton Bradstock SSS TTT MMMARYARYARY: Litton Cheney SSSTTT MMMICHAELICHAELICHAEL & A& ALLLLLL AAANGELSNGELSNGELS: Littlebredy SSSTTT PPPETERETERETER: Long Bredy CCC HILCOMBE (Dedication unknown) SSSTTT MMMARYARYARY TTTHEHEHE BBBLESSEDLESSEDLESSED VVVIRGINIRGINIRGIN: Puncknowle SSSTTT MMMARTINARTINARTIN: Shipton Gorge HHH OLYOLYOLY TTTRINITYRINITYRINITY: Swyre: Swyre Rector:Rector:Rector: The Revd Bob Thorn A.K.C. The Rectory, Burton Bradstock, DT6 4QS Tel: (01308) 898799 NSM:NSM:NSM: The Revd Jean Thorn Tel: (01308) 898799 AssociateAssociateAssociate Priest:Priest:Priest: The Revd Ryder Rogers Tel: (01308) 897780 Readers:Readers:Readers: Mike ReadMike Read Tel: (01308) 897445 James Webster Tel: (01308) 898657 Yvonne Buckland Tel: (01308) 898492 To enquire about Baptism, Marriage and Funeral arrangements, please telephone the Team Office on 01308 898799 WWWEEKDAYEEKDAYEEKDAY SSSERVICESERVICESERVICES, S, SEPTEMBEREPTEMBEREPTEMBER 201120112011 For Sunday Services, see back cover Thursday 1st 9.00am Puncknowle Friday 2nd 9.00am Litton Cheney Monday 5th 9.00am Long Bredy Wednesday 7th 9.30am Burton Bradstock 10.00am Burton Bradstock, Holy Communion Thursday 8th 9.00am Swyre Friday 9th 9.00am Shipton Gorge Monday 12th 9.00am Littlebredy Wednesday 14th 9.30am Burton Bradstock 10.00am Burton Bradstock, Holy Communion Thursday 15th 9.00am Puncknowle Friday 16th 9.00am Litton Cheney Monday 19th 9.00am Long Bredy Wednesday 21st 9.30am Burton Bradstock 10.00am Burton Bradstock Holy Communion Thursday 22nd 9.00am Swyre Friday 23rd 9.00am Shipton Gorge Monday 26th 9.00am Littlebredy Wednesday 28th 9.00am Burton Bradstock Thursday 29th 9.00am Puncknowle Friday 30th 9.00am Litton Cheney

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FFFROMROMROM THETHETHE RRRECTORYECTORYECTORY THE RECTORY, BURTON BRADSTOCK, DT6 4QS TEL: 01308 898799 CONGRATULATIONS After years of hard work since her acceptance for the Sarum course to be an LLM, Yvonne Buckland is not only the first person to complete the Foundation Degree in Arts (accredited by Oxford Brooks University) but passed with merit in Ministry. Well done, Yvonne.

FFFROMROMROM THETHETHE RRREGISTERSEGISTERSEGISTERS BAPTISMBAPTISMBAPTISM On Sunday, 7th of August, Rebecca and Mark Curtis came to the Family Service at Litton Cheney to give thanks for their daughter KKKITTYITTYITTY BBBEAEAEA CCCURTISURTISURTIS, and to give her to God in Baptism. The church was comfortably filled with family and friends, as well as church regulars and some holiday makers, as we joyfully celebrated in worship. It was appropriate that, on this Feast of the Transfiguarion of Our Lord, we thought not only about Christ's transfiguration, but our on-going transformation into the likeness of Christ - something that starts, as with Kitty, at our christening. Kitty was happy throughout the service, even when annointed with oil, but didn't like it when the water was poured on her. Her older brother, Henry, was pleased to help Ryder by holding Kitty's candle (which was symbolically lit from his own christening candle that was lit from the pascal candle) as we prayed for him to be a help to Kitty in her growth into Christ. Just about everyone stayed afterward for coffee that was served by the ladies of the church. VVVILLAGEILLAGEILLAGE WWWEBSITESEBSITESEBSITES giving details of events, news, history, photographs etc

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VVVALLEYALLEYALLEY NNNOTESOTESOTES DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S ADVICE SURGERY John Russell, District Councillor for Burton Bradstock Ward (West Bexington, Burton Bradstock, Chilcombe, Puncknowle, Shipton Gorge and Swyre) will be holding a surgery on17th September 2011, from 10.00am to 12noon, in the Reading Room in Burton Bradstock Telephone: 01308 423013, [email protected]

COAST WATCH Almost 60 people attended the inaugural AGM of the new NCI Lyme Bay National Coastwatch Station at Burton Bradstock which was held in Litton Cheney. It was not just an inaugural AGM but, much more, significantly the first presentation of Watchkeeper Certificates to a dozen former trainees who had attended intensive training sessions since the station first opened on 31st July 2010. The Watchkeepers Certificates were presented by NCI Patron Sir Christopher Coville (who also chairs the NCI Lyme Bay Steering Group) and included awards to the first two ladies to qualify as Watchkeepers, Rosemary Lyth and Claire Reeves. Amongst the other recipients was a retired Air-Sea Rescue Service pilot, Ralph Probert. During the evening Sir Christopher Coville was delighted to accept a donation of CB Radios from Brenda Oliver, Chair of The Puncknowle Fundraisers . These will improve the station’s communications facility, and enable them to do far more radio operator training sessions. NCI Lyme Bay now has some 25 qualified watchkeepers, and a further dozen or so trainees who are expected to qualify in the next six months, and this is enough for the station to operate somewhat longer hours this summer, from 9.00am to 8.00pm every week-end and bank holidays, but not yet enough to enable them to keep watch during the week, which would require at least a further dozen fully trained watchkeepers. Station Manager Clive Edwards, Sir Christopher Coville and local NCI Trustee Trevor Craven, all urged everyone present to do their level best to recruit more volunteers so as to have Brenda Oliver presents the CB sufficient trained watchkeepers to man the station Radios funded by Puncknowle seven days a week by the time of the Olympics. Fundraisers

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Anyone interested in becoming a watchkeeper should contact Graeme Gemmill, the NCI Lyme Bay Operations Manager, on 01308 482178, or Deputy Station Manager William Knapman. The formal proceedings were followed by a Bar B Q in the grounds of Litton Cheney Hall. Trainees receiving Watchkeeper's Certificates this were Rosemary Lyth from West Bexington, Clare Reeves from Charmouth, Ralph Probert from Bridport, Keith Beattie from Martock, Bob Martin from Charmouth, Peter Merrick from Martinstown, Ross Wallace from Puncknowle, Michael Sheehan from Bridport, Graeme Gemmill from Litton Cheney, Graham Hallewell from Burton Bradstock, John Rowlands from Litton Cheney, Alan Lake from Bridport, and former KLM airline pilot Felicity Bush from Dorchester.

BURTON BRADSTOCK W I. We hope our members have enjoyed a cool, but sometimes sunny August. Many were involved in having stalls, making cakes in the many fetes and garden parties around our area and many had visits from families, or were away with families. Times to treasure even if exhausting! We all meet again for our September meeting on Tuesday 13th September at 7.15pm in the WI Hall, when our speaker will be Mrs. Damaris Graham on "Hunting for Teulon" the rogue Victorian architect. Well that sounds like something different! The groups will all meet as usual from September, please check the Board for a note of timings and venues. Just a reminder that for September only, and before our meeting, the Reading group, Burton Browsers will meet on September 9th at Blegberry, West Bexington at 3.00pm. We have brought it forward as almost half the group were going to be away at the end of September. The Walking group, Mahjong, Embroidery and other groups will have their dates on the board as above.

BRIDE VALLEY FILMS Thursday 15th September FFFROMROMROM TTTIMEIMEIME TOTOTO TTTIMEIMEIME ‘English film drama at it’s best’ Cert.PG 1½hrs. Based on Lucy Boston’s best selling novel The Chimneys of Green Knowe, the film is directed by Oscar Winner & local writer of Gosford Park and Downton Abbey Julian Fellowes, and filmed at Athelhampton. 6

Starring the inimitable Maggie Smith and Hugh Bonneville, Timothy Spall and Dominic West comes an engrossing family ghost story. In times of war two centuries apart, two distinct worlds are linked by a single family and the house in which they live. It is 1944 and thirteen year-old Tolly Oldknow is sent to spend Christmas with his grandmother, whilst his mother searches for news of his father in wartime London. Spending his days exploring the sprawling ancestral estate, he begins to uncover family secrets and ghosts from the past as he becomes a witness to events during the Napoleonic wars and finds himself slowly drawn into participating in the drama. Invisible to most people in the past, yet able to move amongst them, he begins to unravel the mystery which has bewildered his family for two centuries. The solution to the puzzle leads him into his greatest adventure yet. A wonderful heart-warming story of a young boy learning the value of his family and its history. Doors Open: 7.30pm. Film starts 8.00pm. Tickets: £5.00 (to include a glass of wine). Tickets in advance from, Sally Dyke 482752, Lois Edwards 482605, Elizabeth Kingston 482162, Bella Spurrier 482367 or on the door if available. (All nos. 01308)

More films on Thurs. 13th October and Thurs. 8th December. (Plus Screen Bites will be showing “BOTTLEBOTTLE SHOCK” on Thursday 3rd November). Details on posters, on the website and in the BVN.

A CA CREAMREAMREAM TTTEAEAEA WWWITHITHITH AAA SSSEAEAEA VVVIEWIEWIEW “What is that funny place on the Coast Road called Othona?” See for yourself, and enjoy a luscious homemade cream tea (£3.50 with two scones) on the terrace - Thursday, 22nd September, 2.00 – 5.00pm. Othona is on the B3157 Coast Road 1.7 miles east of Burton Bradstock. Families welcome, sorry no dogs. For more details ring 01308 897130 www.othona-bb.org.uk Rooted in the Christian Heritage ... Open to the Widening Future

SAFER NEIGHB OURHOOD TEAMS DDDISTRACTION BBBURGLARYURGLARYURGLARY HHHELPELPELP YYYOUROUROUR CCCOMMINITY TOTOTO BEBEBE SSSAFEAFEAFE The definition of distraction burglary is when a one burglar distracts the occupant of a house so that the other can quickly gain access and steal items. What the definition does not do is describe the devastation this can leave behind for those who have become victims. However astute you are, it can happen to anyone of any age. It is the elderly and vulnerable who are particularly targeted and an

7 incident of this kind can leave them with confidence shattered, and afraid to open the door. Houses and gardens that are not cared for often indicate someone who is struggling to maintain their property and it is these places that are being sized up by distraction burglars. If someone you know is in this position, you can help by offering to mow the lawn and tidy the garden or help get the house painted. You really can help to prevent this crime. Everyone should have a good quality chain and locks on their doors and windows. Don’t let anyone into the house unless you are sure they are genuine. Always ask for identification and then check the telephone number from the phone book before allowing anyone in. A genuine official won’t mind waiting while you phone to check they are in your area. Tell family and friends never to do business on the doorstep or agree to work for cash with no documents or time to consider: you legally have 10 days to reconsider. Do not keep large amounts of cash in the house. Regular phone calls and visits make all the difference and you can help remind people of these tips, particularly if they forget things easily. A notice by the front door can remind them to use the chain or check an identity. Finally, Dorset Police is here to help. If you feel that you are being targeted by distraction burglars or feel threatened, dial 999 straight away. We have successfully returned thousands of pounds to victims because we have been notified in time. If you have been a victim in the past - don’t feel foolish – it can happen to anyone. Call us on our non emergency number 01202/01305 22 22 22 and report it and you may save someone else from being a victim. To download a copy of the notice to place by the door or hand to someone who is vulnerable click on the following link: www.dorset.police.uk/ pdf/BeSureBeSafe.pdf

SSSCAMSCAMSCAMS Mail, email and telephone scams, a high percentage of which originate abroad, are rife across the U.K. today, bringing misery and devastation to countless lives. Numerous types of these scams are received by individuals everyday, e.g. mail informing you that you have won lottery money or a prize and requiring you to send money to cover up front costs; phone calls asking you to call a hotline number to claim a prize, this turns out to be a premium rate number; emails asking for help in getting money belonging to a persecuted individual out of a country as they are planning to escape, offering you a percentage of the money if you will allow them to use your bank account and asking you to forward your bank details to them. The variety of ways to try to part people from their money seems endless.

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It is easy to think that you will not get fooled. But scammers are cunning and know how to draw people in overcoming our ‘sensible side’, to the point where we start to think about the reward or prize rather than the fact that we are being asked to give sensitive information or send money to someone we really know nothing about. As a general rule if it looks too good to be true, it probably isis. Registering with the Mailing Preference Service, call 0845 703 4599 or at www.mpsonline.org.uk and the Telephone Preference Service, call 0845 070 0707 or at www.mpsonline.org.uk/tps may reduce some of the mailings and calls you receive. But overseas approaches are difficult to regulate and if mail is addressed to an individual the Royal Mail are obligated to deliver it. You could also ask your telephone service provider to put a block on your line to prevent calls to premium rate lines. If you are unsure about whether something you have received is a scam you can contact Consumer Direct South West (the consumer advice helpline) on 08454 04 05 06, or Trading Standards Service, General enquiries: 01305 or 01202 224012, email [email protected], website www.dorseoryou.com/ tradingstandards You may also find the website www.thinkjessica.com worth a visit as it offers a great deal of information on the subject of scams and those that have been victims. For more information, please contact Dorchester East Safer Neighbourhood Team: Call: 01305 222 222, Mobile: 07500 816 291

BRIDE VALLEY FLEDGLINGS The A.G.M. will be held on Tuesday 4th October this year: all parents are needed to be part of the new committee to assist with the running of the pre-school, which is a charity, and so your help will also be required with fund-raising to keep afloat. Please put the date in your diary and come along. We do have an excellent partnership with Thorner's School and Reception staff, who get to know the children well before they start school. We had to say au revoir to 11 children this year as they join Reception class in September - but will still see them every day. There will be plenty of room for replacements to join Fledglings so if there are any young ones out there in the Bride Valley or beyond, who are nearly ready for pre-school - please contact Fiona Evans for a place - or just drop in for a chat and have a look round our dedicated playroom, outdoor play area and other facilities available.

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Term starts again on Tuesday 6th September, and you can contact Fiona on 01308 482410. We are open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday all day during school hours. NBNBNB.NB If you have Pots and Pans - real ones - that you no longer use , Fledglings would be very grateful for them for our play kitchen.

TTTHEHEHE EEENDNDND OFOFOF TTTERMERMERM was very emotional for me and I did not have the chance to say a proper goodbye to everyone so thought this would be an ideal opportunity. After 12 happy years at Thorner’s, I know that the time was right for me to move on to another stage in my life and that Thorner’s will be in very capable hands. I was overwhelmed with the generosity of gifts, cards and words from all of you and I cannot find the right words to really express how I felt other than thank you for having made me feel that my time at Thorner’s has been appreciated and worthwhile. I cannot thank you enough; the garden bench in particular has been popular and every time I use it I remember the children from school. I shall take a little more time to spend the various vouchers over the coming months. The last week of term passed with me in a slight daze. I am not even sure if I realise the fact that I am now retired as I have been so busy. I hope that I will see many of you in town and, as I shall hopefully have more time to pursue some leisure activities, around the valley. Thank you all again and I wish everyone all the best for the future. Alison Johnstone

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION AAABBOTSBURY & P& PORTESHAM BBBRANCHRANCHRANCH Membership of the Legion starts on 1st October annually, so now is a good time to join. Cost is just £14 for the coming year - it is not necessary to be, or to have been, a member of the Armed Forces in order to join - you are simply asked to support the welfare aims of our membership charity organisation. The Legion is celebrating our 909090ththth AAANNIVERSARY this year and on 20th September at 11.00 am there will be a TTTHANKSGIVING SSSERVICEERVICEERVICE to mark the occasion in Westminster Abbey. 29th September is the start date for Des & Jean Baker’s charity fund raising tour of “T“T“THEHEHE FFFENSENSENS””” --- in aid of the Poppy Appeal and The Royal Hospital Chelsea (Home of the Chelsea Pensioners) on this occasion. Thursday, 6th October at 7.30 pm is the date for our monthly meeting

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when SSSELWYNELWYNELWYN WWWILLIAMSILLIAMSILLIAMS will be giving a presentation on “C“C“CHESILHESILHESIL BBBANKANKANK SSSHIPWRECKS””” in Portesham Village Hall (note the venue). The BBBRANCHRANCHRANCH CCCOMMITTEEOMMITTEEOMMITTEE MMMEETINGEETINGEETING will be at the same venue at 7.30pm on 13th October. On Thursday 24th November there will be a CCCHRISTMASHRISTMASHRISTMAS SSSHOPPINGHOPPINGHOPPING trip to Cardiff, with an opportunity to visit Cardiff Castle (at group rates) in the afternoon. Book with the writer please. We visit "Tropicana"Tropicana" Holiday on Ice” at Exeter on 17th February: To join the waiting list for any spare tickets call the writer. Des Baker Entertainments Chairman Tel. 01305 267617.

BBBRIDERIDERIDE VVVALLEYALLEYALLEY BBBRANCHRANCHRANCH To celebrate the 775575THTHTH AAANNIVERSARY of the Branch and the 909090THTHTH AAANNIVERSARY of The Royal British Legion, we are holding a Service of Thanksgiving at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Burton Bradstock on September 18th at 11.00am. With light refreshments and drinks in the village hall after the service. The County President and County Chairman have accepted our invitation to attend together with chairmen and standard bearers from The West Dorset Branches. Please make a note in your diary now and support this event. The next SSSOCIALOCIALOCIAL EEEVENTVENTVENT will be held at The Three Horseshoes at 7.00pm for 7.30pm, on Monday, September, 26th. Cost will be £5 including light supper. Raffle prizes would be appreciated. Please telephone Jim Reeves if you are attending. (01308 897091) The BBBANDANDAND CCCONCERTONCERTONCERT featuring the St. Swithun’s Band, will be held in the village hall on October 21st. Tickets will be available from the beginning of October priced at £5 - all in aid of The Poppy Appeal.

DDDORSETORSETORSET HHHISTORICISTORICISTORIC CCCHURCHESHURCHESHURCHES TTTRUSTRUSTRUST ANNUAL SPONSORED RIDE & STRIDE Saturday 10th September 2011 Cycle or walk to Dorset’s beautiful churches and raise money for the Trust and your own church at the same time! Alternatively, consider becoming a sponsor of a participant! For further information, please contact your parish organiser:- Burton Bradstock: Mr. Howard Bongers 898029 Littlebredy; Sir Philip Williams 482232 Litton Cheney: Mr. Freddie Spicer 482617 Long Bredy: Elianor Frost 482269 Puncknowle: Miss Ann Roberts 897716 Shipton Gorge: Mrs. Janet Lane 897241 Swyre: Mr. Tony Taylor 898523

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FRIENDS OF BURTON BRADSTOCK LIBRARY You may have read in the local papers that the Dorset Library Service has proposed the closure of 9 rural libraries, as part of a cost cutting programme to save £800,000, unless these libraries take over responsibility for the cost of running their building and providing volunteers to run the service. (The details of the proposals are available on the Burton Bradstock web site www.burtonbradstock.org.uk - click on Education in the top banner, then on Burton Bradstock Library). Burton Bradstock library is one of the 9 rural libraries threatened with closure. Fortunately, due the formation of the Friends of Burton Bradstock in 2007, we have the fund raising and the volunteers organised to enable us to stay open under the proposed terms, although we believe that there are aspects that need to be modified. In essence we will continue to provide the same service that we do now. We would welcome anyone living or staying in the Bride Valley to come to use the Burton Bradstock library and share this valuable resource with us. We have public access computers, and books ordered on-line can be delivered to the Burton Bradstock library for pick-up. Books to be returned to the library can be returned at Burton Bradstock, saving a trip into town. We are open for 2 hours per day from Monday to Saturday, between 3.00 and 5.00pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and between 10.00am and noon on Tuesday and Saturday. R.J Hynds – Chairman of the FBBL

BRIDE VALLEY GARDENING CLUB After the success of our Flower Show in July we had a highly amusing and informative talk from Mr. and Mrs. Pitman on filling their small garden on Portland with masses of flowers round the year. They also have National Collections of Agapanthus and Penstemon. We are now looking forward to our meeting on September 19th when an old friend of the club, Philip Gamble, will be taking us through what we should be doing in our gardens in the autumn. Philip is an experienced professional gardener so we should be getting some good tips from him.

JJJOBSOBSOBS TOTOTO DDDOOO (I hope Philip remembers these!) Divide herbaceous perennials. Finish planting daffodil bulbs by mid- September. Plant out spring cabbage and overwintering onion sets. Move evergreen shrubs or any plant that has outgrown its space while the soil is still warm. Valerie Cameron, Secretary. E-mail: [email protected] tel: 01308 482240

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LATCHLATCHLATCH CCCOMINGOMINGOMING SSSOONOONOON Matt Harvey ‘‘‘W‘WWWONDERMENTALIST’’’ In April this year LATCH hosted the highly- acclaimed ‘Jurassic Journey’ which featured some funny and superbly crafted poems by Matt Harvey. We are delighted to be presenting an evening with Matt Harvey at LATCH in October. His hit Edinburgh comedy show throws a new and humorous light on such topics as kippers and curtains not to mention pain relief and public nudity ! Matt regularly guests on Radio 4’s ‘Saturday Live’. Having seen him perform at the Artsreach Promoters’ Presentation we know how entertaining, original and funny he is. Part of his presentation included a clever and amusing routine based on his position as Poet-in-Residence at this year’s Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Friday 21st October at LATCH is the date for your diary and the show starts at 7.30pm. Box Office opens Monday 26th September - call 01308 482313 (John Firrell) for your tickets. Adults £6, U-18 £5.

…….and coming in January 2012, a return visit by Forest ForgeForge, with their magical winter production of “““T“TTTHEHEHE PPPHOENIXHOENIXHOENIX ANDANDAND TTTHEHEHE CCCARPETARPETARPET””” adapted from the classic children’s book by E. Nesbit.

AAANDNDND NNNOWOWOW for something very different! “THEHEHE CCCHALKHALKHALK LLLEGENDSEGENDSEGENDS“ is officially Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s ‘trailblazing event’ for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Weymouth and Portland. Throughout 2011 and 2012 the BSO are engaging with approximately 60 Dorset villages who are promoters of Artsreach events. These villages are being grouped into clusters of half-a-dozen or so villages; BSO musicians will work with residents young and old on a creative music project, which will respond to music-making and community music groups already active in the village of whatever genre. The link to The Chalk Legends is that the starting point for the project will be a myth, legend, landmark or historical event associated with the village as well as a musical theme composed by Stephen McNeff. The fruits of the work in the villages will then be brought together for a celebratory concert at one of the larger village venues at which a BSO ensemble will also perform. On 11th November 2011 the BSO String Quintet and musicians from across West Dorset will create an evening of music making at LATCH with

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workshops leading up to the event. If you are a singer/songwriter, part of a local choir, dance group, or an instrumentalist, and would like to get involved please contact Nick Thorne at [email protected] or on 01202 644725. For more information please visit www.chalklegends.com. Be part of Dorset’s music and dance project to mark the London 2012 Olympics! LLLITTLEBREDY VILLAGE CORRESPONDENT: Email: [email protected] Tel: 482232

WWWITHITHITH EEEFFECTFFECTFFECT from the end of September, Longlands Farm will be occupied by Prospect Farming, the business name for TTTOMOMOM FFFOOTOOTOOT and NNNEILEILEIL GGGRIGGRIGGRIGG, who will be the joint tenants. Tom is a member of a local farming family, whose business has been re-structured, enabling him to look for other land to farm. His wife Kelly is a nurse working part time in Dorset County Hospital. Three young children also occupy their time. Neil already farms a mixed arable and livestock family farm with his wife Sally near Exeter. He is also a Chartered Accountant, specialising in agricultural matters, and Sally is a qualified Land Agent, working at present for Natural England. They have been using their Devon farm to build up a herd of livestock, which will replace the familiar longhorns in the grassland around the village. That will be the most immediate visible change, as it is likely that they will be using the present Longlands Farm personnel and machinery as contractors, for the time being at least. We welcome both families to the life of the village, though neither will be moving to live here quite yet.

MMMAYBEAYBEAYBE they will be free and able to join some of their new neighbours at the HHHARVESTARVESTARVEST TTTHANKSGIVING SSSERVICEERVICEERVICE in Church at 6.00 p.m. on Sunday 9th October, followed by the usual BBBRINGRINGRING & S& SHAREHAREHARE HHHARVESTARVESTARVEST SSSUPPERUPPERUPPER in the Village Hall. This magazine will contain a flier to establish both numbers and voluntary contributions to the feast – please reply promptly if you can, so that organisers don’t have to do so much chasing later on! If Pac-Man had affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in dark rooms, munching pills and listening to repetitive electronic music. Marcus Bridgstocke

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LLLONGONGONG BBBREDYREDYREDY VILLAGE CORRESPONDENT: CAROLINE MORRISH-BANHAM TEL: 482757 EMAIL: [email protected] GARDEN SAFARI Many thanks to everyone who helped in any way on Sunday 17th July during the Garden Safari. Despite poor weather many people came and enjoyed the event. The gardens and Church were wonderful, the walk beautiful and the food fabulous. The villagers especially enjoyed the shuttle mini-bus through the village, driven by Alan and Charlotte Kinghorn (sponsored by Ashley Chase). We made the magnificent sum of £1,500 which will be donated to the church, hall and playgrond. Special thanks to Juniper Greener and Guy and Claire Swinge for the loan of their gardens.

100 CLUB FORFORFOR JULYJULYJULY Numbers drawn at the PCC meeting on Monday 25th July were: £25 Lavinia Barbour £15 Bernard and Elizabeth Watts £ 5 Jackie Cain

SHARE YOUR NEWS Don't forget you can share your news and reach your village community with information posted here in the Bride Valley News. Please forward any news to Caroline Banham, details above.

WWWHOSEHOSEHOSE FAULTFAULTFAULT WASWASWAS ITITIT, ANYWAYANYWAYANYWAY??? In a small town a businessman applied for planning permission to build a nightclub complete with dancing girls. The local church started a vigorous campaign to block it from opening. The church launched a petition and held prayers in public. Work progressed, however, right up until the week before opening. Then one night a bolt of lightning hit the nightclub and it burned to the ground. The church members were rather smug after that, until the nightclub owner sued them all—on the grounds that they were responsible for the fire. Loudly protesting their non-involvement and innocence, the church members were taken to court. As the case began, the judge looked over the paperwork and observed, "I don't know how I'm going to decide this. It appears that we have a nightclub owner who believes in the power of prayer and an entire church congregation that doesn't!" 15

LLLITTONITTONITTON CCCHENEYHENEYHENEY VILLAGE CORRESPONDENT: JOHN YATES 2, SUNNYSIDE COTTAGE, LITTON CHENEY [email protected] Tel: 01308 482585 ST. MARY’S CHURCH Our Harvest Festival Family Service will be on Sunday 2nd October at 11.00am at which your harvest offerings would be welcome. There will be a “B“B“BRINGRINGRING & S& SHAREHAREHARE” lunch in the church afterwards, so please bring some finger food for the feast. We do hope you will join us!

…and a date for your 2012 Diary - in a break with tradition, our FFFETEETEETE next year will be held on Saturday 5th May next year, the first May Bank Holiday weekend.

TTTHANKHANKHANK YOUYOUYOU to everyone who visited me during my stay in hospital and a belated thank-you for my birthday cards. Kind regards, Peggy Paterson

LITTON ANDANDAND THORNER’S COMMUNITY HALL YYYOGAOGAOGA This class begins again on Friday 9th September at 9.30am. New members are welcome, especially those with some experience of yoga. For more information ring Alison Davidson 482661 or the tutor, Sue O’Sullivan, 456940

WWWINEINEINE TTTASTINGASTINGASTING Saturday 29th October A must for all wine buffs. Hear the word of Master of Wines Steven Spurrier whilst tasting the nectar of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine. Contact Freddie Spicer (482617) or Ron Davidson (482661) for your date with the very best in viticulture. Places are limited and go very quickly.

For information on other activities visit www.littoncheney.org.uk for up to date news and see Valley Notes for special occasions and films happening at LATCH in the near future.

LITTON CHENEY WEBSITWEBSITEEEE Litton Cheney’s new website has been up and running for several months now and is proving a very popular source of information resulting in 16 over 6000 hits. The website is now available to advertise your business and wares at rates that will have you champing at the bit. Go to www.littoncheney.org.uk and click on Local Businesses to find out more.

LITTON CHENEY PARISH The next meeting of the Litton Cheney Parish Council will take place on Tuesday 13th September, 7.30pm at Litton and Thorner’s Community Hall. Local residents are invited and indeed very much encouraged to attend. If you cannot attend, a copy of the minutes of the meeting will be posted on the Litton Cheney website www.littoncheney.org.uk several days after the meeting and on the bus shelter notice board at the Triangle.

LITTON CHENEY SOCIAL COMMITTEE The VVVILLAGEILLAGEILLAGE BBQ was another sell out and a great success. After many hours looking at the various weather forecasts, each one slightly different, we all headed to the hall full of optimism. All the tables, chairs, food were out on the grass, and BBQs going at ”full burn” when the squall hit. Gazebo rocked, guy ropes were held , and the world renowned British spirit simply responded by lifting up all the laden tables and moving in a very concerted manner into the Hall. As one observer noted ,”Good game”! Even greater care was taken to carefully lift the table with the beer barrel into the hall. The stoic BBQ-ers continued their culinary duties under the gazebo, with the cooked chicken, burgers and sausages being brought into the hall in relays. After eating, the tables were moved back and the Disco started in earnest. A particular feature was the number of children all enjoying the disco, when not running around outside in the rain. Kieran Mulhall entertained all with his tremendous display of break dancing. John obviously spends hours training his son; by example?? It was also marvellous to see Peggy Parterson there. There was a tremendous atmosphere throughout the evening, helped no doubt by the Otter Ale, and the bottles of wine which were bought at a great rate, keeping the adults going! What a difference having the hall made on this occasion. Many thanks to all those who helped, preparing the food before hand, cooking and setting up on the day; it would not have been possible without you.

The VVVILLAGEILLAGEILLAGE WWWALKALKALK is on Saturday 10th September, meeting at 10.00am in the bus shelter.

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AAADVANCEDVANCEDVANCE NNNOTICEOTICEOTICE The BARN DANCE will be on Saturday 12th November. There will be a limit of 50 tickets, and those who came last year will remember it was a most enjoyable evening. Ron Davidson 482661 LCSC.

BRIDE VALLEY KNITTERKNITTERSS The new season starts on Tuesday 6th September and continues on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 2.00 to 4.00pm at Ourganics in Litton Cheney. Sue is coming on 20th September to talk about and demonstrate lacemaking. Knitters of every level are welcome and Lesley will be on hand to help and advise and to introduce new ideas and projects, group and individual. Cost is £4 per session and includes tea and cakes Pat 01308 482455, Lesley 01308 482178

BBBURTONURTONURTON BBBRADSTOCK VILLAGE CORRESPONDENT: IAN IBBOTSON, 21 NORBURTON, BURTON BRADSTOCK [email protected] Tel: 01308 898484 ST MARY’S CHURCH AAANNN AAAPOLOGYPOLOGYPOLOGY The Churchwardens wish to offer a sincere apology to those parishioners and visitors who on Sunday 31st July attended church for the 8.00am Holy Communion Service, only for it to be cancelled due to the absence of any clergy. This sad happening is truly regretted and we sincerely pray that it will not in any way affect the future attendance at church of those who were disappointed on this day. PCC

TTTHEHEHE BBBLESSINGLESSINGLESSING OFOFOF THETHETHE NNNEWEWEW GGGATESATESATES ATATAT BBBURTONURTONURTON BBBRADSTOCK CCCEMETERYEMETERYEMETERY... The Reverend Bob Thorn will bless the new gates at the Shipton Lane Cemetery on Sunday 25th September at 2.00pm. Please do come if you feel you would like to. Liz Mackay and Mary Ward

CCCHURCHHURCHHURCH FFFETEETEETE Once again God was with us and we enjoyed a fine afternoon for our Church Fete. The numbers through the gate swelled to around 1000 adults and their children who were wonderfully entertained. This year’s theme was Country Pastimes with perhaps pride of place being taken by the imaginative church flowers based around various rural

18 activities. Well done the ‘church flower ladies’. The Rectory garden was buzzing all afternoon to the sounds of the brass band, country dancing music and the ever popular Punch and Judy. The variety of stalls catered for all tastes and pockets, and when a quiet repose from the hustle and bustle was needed, the volunteers in the village hall worked tirelessly to supply endless cups of tea and cakes. Well done the ‘tea ladies’! Out of sight but very much in demand was the church tower visit. Such was the demand, for this once a year opportunity, that the tower was opened early to cope with the long queue. Also much in demand was the distant car park, without which the lanes around the fete would have been gridlocked, stoically manned by our car park wardens. Well done both the ’church tower team’ and ‘car park team’! Over 100 parishioners (some recently arrived!) plus their relatives and visiting friends were involved in making the fete so successful. So well done everyone who helped setting up the stalls (in the rain!), manning the stalls, and packing the stalls away. But a special thank you to all those who gave generous donations for prizes and sponsored a number of the stalls. Well done everyone! The Church Fete is very much a community effort and all involved have a right to be proud of their efforts so a huge thank you to everyone. All visitors would have left feeling royally entertained and perhaps making a note that next year’s Church Fete will be on Thursday 2nd August 2012. Jim Rogers – Church Fete Coordinator (01308 897464)

MMMARIONARIONARION SSSNOWNOWNOW Julie and Tim would like to thank all Marion’s friends and neighbours in Burton Bradstock for their help and support in the years following the death of her husband Arthur, especially latterly. Many thanks to Sue for her very moving rendition of Marion’s life, and to the Rector, Bob Thorn, for his lovely service for Marion and for his compliments. Thanks to Graham of A.G. Down and his team for being very professional yet personal Funeral Directors and also for donations received for the Lavender Trust which are still being accepted

BURTON BRADSTOCK VILVILLAGELAGE SOCIETY The following speakers have been organised for the monthly meetings during the next year’s programme:

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2011:2011:2011: Friday, 16th September, David Boag: “The World of a Wild-life Photographer” Friday, 14th October, Nicholas Jubber: “A journey through the upside- down worlds of Iran and Afghanistan” or, “Travels in the Persian-speaking world.” Friday, 11th November, Richard Jones: “High speed 1 and rebuilding of St Pancras.” Friday, 2nd December, Paul Brickell: “Memories from 25 years in the MET.” 201220122012::: Friday, 13th January, Bob Ayres: “The Secret Gardens of London.” Friday, 10th February, Richard Edmonds: “New fossils for old museums (Dorset Pliosaur).” Friday, 9th March, James Crowden: “Cider in Dorset.” Friday, 13th April, Lucy Goodison: “Holy Trees, Myths, Visions and Healing Legends.”

VVVALERIEALERIEALERIE MMMCCCRRROBERTOBERTOBERT The Vice Chairman has asked me to write something to officially record the departure of Valerie McRobert as Chairman of the Village Society, a post she has held for some 4 years now, with great charm and ability. Before that she was Treasurer. At times like this the usual platitudes are employed: “a hard act to follow” is the one that gets overdone. Anyone hoping to emulate her style of management would make a fool of themselves; her style is individual and typical of her lifestyle - “imperturbable geniality” (as E.Waugh once described a brigadier in Tanganyika). Easy with being called a chairman (which she was) rather than a chair (which she wasn’t; in any case, ‘three piece suite’ would be a better description of her comfortable management style). Val genially ignored the endless references to her previous life in British Airways and the many (poor) imitations of her safety instructions before each monthly Village Society meeting, and remained unmoved by constant misrepresentation of her surname (as ‘McRadio’) in the BVN. In a life scarred by committees, I have to say that hers are the only ones I have ever looked forward to. Much is being said round the village to mark the departure of Val and Alistair (and elsewhere another pen pays tribute to George); the Committee of the Village Society will miss very much, an excellent and sensitive leader of its deliberations and activities. GBT

Most people would rather be certain they're miserable ,than risk being happy. Robert Anthony

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BURTON BRADSTOCK INDINDOOROOR BOWLS CLUB 2011/2012 SEASONEASONEASON The new season starts on Monday 26th September at 7.00pm with the AGM scheduled for 3rd October. There are afternoon sessions on alternative Wednesdays (recycling day) starting on 5th October at 2.00pm. The club membership is thriving but new members are most welcome especially those wishing to play on Wednesdays. For further information contact the Chairman Graham Blunden (898331) Treasurer Peter Colbert (897922) or the Secretary Peter Broomhead (897408)

BURTON BRADSTOCK VILVILLAGELAGE HALL For Bookings – Telephone 01308 897673

“200 C“200 CLUBLUBLUB””” WDDC Licence no: SL0080 August 2011 Draw Congratulations to the winners: 1st £44.20 No :219 Mrs Angie Fowler 2nd £22.10 No :160 Ms Christine Green 3rd £11.05 No :146 Mrs Wendy Hart Anyone wanting to become a member in time for the September- December draws should telephone Alan Clarke on 01308 897051 and let him have £4 – one pound for each of the remaining 4 draws in the year. There are double prizes in the December draw.

CCCOMMITTEE MMMEMBERSEMBERSEMBERS ––– NEEDEDNEEDEDNEEDED There are currently two vacancies on the Burton Bradstock Village Hall Trust Committee and in addition the Committee is still looking for someone to organise the 2012 Fayre. If anyone feels that they can volunteer to join the Committee and/or organise the Fayre they should contact Susan Moores on 01308 897673.

FFFORTHCOMING EEEVENTSVENTSVENTS::: VVV ILLAGEILLAGEILLAGE HHHALLALLALL CCCHRISTMASHRISTMASHRISTMAS MMMARKETARKETARKET The Village Hall’s Christmas Market will be held again on Saturday –3rd December 2011 (10.30am - 1.00pm).. If you are interested in having a stall you should contact Susan Moores on 01308 897673.

VVV ILLAGEILLAGEILLAGE HHHALLALLALL CCCHRISTMASHRISTMASHRISTMAS QQQUIZUIZUIZ The Village Hall’s Seasonal Quiz will be taking place again this year on Saturday, 17th December 2011 at 7.30pm. Susan Moores – Chairman - Burton Bradstock Village Hall Trust

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ARTSREACH NEWS Our first early Autumn booking at Burton Bradstock Village Hall on Friday 30th September will be "T"T"THEHEHE SSSALTYALTYALTY SSSOCKSOCKSOCKS OFOFOF DDDUNKIRKUNKIRKUNKIRK""" from the Shanty Theatre Company, an up and coming Theatre Company from Devon. It is a story about a boy - a boat - and some socks! Set at the beginning of WW2, when the boy is full of freedom and with confidence to take on any challenge, climb up any tree, win any race - but who one day finds his Mother in tears. What is the problem? How will he deal with it? Shanty's mix of mystery, mayhem and mirth comes to life as the story continues through a world of Brylcreem, BBC broadcasts and bunting. There's plenty of music , comedy as well as some dark moments. "Salty Socks" is a show for adults and children who aren't afraid of the dark! (Suggest parent discretion for children under 9) Don't forget, Friday 30th September at 7.30pm Burton Bradstock Village Hall: tickets available from Burton Post Office, or phone 01308 897214, Adults £8 Children £6 Norman Saunder-White, Promoter for Artsreach, 01308 897214

QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBIJUBILEELEELEELEE Dear Residents and Friends of Burton Bradstock, I invite all those interested to a meeting at 8.00pm on 22nd September 2011 in the Village Hall to discuss and make arrangements for the celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2nd to 5th June 2012. The purpose of this first meeting is to appoint a Chairman, a Minutes Secretary, a Treasurer and to receive ideas and suggestions as to how this event can be celebrated. It is likely that sub- groups for particular events will be set up who may then choose their own Chairmen. If you would like to fill one of these roles or would like to nominate a candidate please make your preparations in advance. I invite you to email me with your suggestions and proposals in advance of the meeting which I will circulate by email. If you have ideas and schemes there is no need to wait for this meeting before beginning your planning. This group is to be a coordinating body. The Rector of Burton Bradstock, Bob Thorn, has volunteered to be the introductory chairman with the sole duty of supervising the election of the chairman who will then run the remainder of the meeting.

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My involvement in this arises because the suggestion came from the PCC of which I am a member and I am the Village Correspondent. The church is supporting not organising these events and looks forward to the whole village being involved. Ian Ibbotson, Treasurer of the PCC of Burton Bradstock

GOODBYE GEORGE Somewhere over the Rainbow there is life after Burton Bradstock. It’s in Dartmouth, where those with the money go on to after the main course. George Mc Radio, good at sniffing out a bargain, has found a nice place with plenty of (en) suites for his (pedigree) chums and, not surprisingly, his Mum and Dad are happy to move there, too. George’s bladder control is more than remarkable (as anyone who knows him will vouch) actually it’s atavistic: centuries ago talbots were hunted by rhinos and didn’t get much time to hang about near trees. He can do all day and most of the evening, then take a leisurely stroll in no haste to find the essential verdant patch that he stipulates must form the backdrop to his final arrangements before bed on the sofa upstairs. So moving to the house on the hill, just above M and S, twenty steps from the roadside (also in a delightful position on the Dart) is just fine. And when he lifts a South-facing eyelid at regular intervals during his somnolent days, he will enjoy the view of the estuary that is presented from every terrace. “Bladder control,” he barked when I taxed him on the question, “you’ve seen nothing yet! Walkies in future are to be preceded by a river trip, so the sound of running water will be a good catalyst (so to speak).” “Are you sure you’re not going to miss dear old Burton Bradstock?” “Nah,” he sniffed, fixing me with eyes so baleful, that in Bridport, I would have bought the whole bundle of Big Issues, rather than miss the moment by crossing the road earlier, “there’s a whole new cosmopolitan world just waiting for me; I never liked Barking, which was ruff; Burton is OK, but Dartmouth is the business for a dog, or the “ :::˗ ”as they say in the printing trade. And I won’t have that Basil the Dog snappin’ at my heels when I’m least expecting it. “I suppose I shall miss slipping under the ‘bed’ in the Shoes. And, of course, the street lights will mean that there are no more exploits in the dark, tripping up tipsy pedestrians with my 30 yard retractable lead (actually not a lot of villagers know that that is why my Mum, Valerie Mc Radio, always wears black).” “Well, I’ve really enjoyed hearing your views, George, and we shall certainly miss you; have you ever thought about jotting down your

23 memoires?” “No fear,” he snapped, “you must think I’m barking; anyway it’s already been done by Virginia the Wolf: Flush it was called; terrible book; found it very hard to get my teeth into.”

BURTON BRADSTOCK ONLINE CCCOMPUTEROMPUTEROMPUTER TTTRAININGRAININGRAINING RRREVIVEDEVIVEDEVIVED As you may know, in February 2011 the Beaminster Community Learning Centre at the Yarn Barton Centre that we used for several courses last year finally ran out of funding, and was forced to close. However, I am pleased to report that some of the Yarn Barton tutors are continuing the work of the Centre, teaching & coaching the use of Personal Computers, and are still able to use part of the original building. Thus, they still are able to offer professional services including consultation, advice, troubleshooting, and training in Yarn Barton, or (with the partnership and support of Magna Housing) in the community rooms at Glebe Court in Beaminster, the Reading Room or in your home. Current courses include: Beginners, Internet and email, Microsoft Office, Digital Images, Desktop Publishing, Photoshop and Web Design. They will teach wherever there is a suitable room and a requirement (classes are between 5 and 7 students). Some courses need a wireless broadband link (not available in the Reading Room, so any course, or part of a course, needing the internet would have to be carried out at Beaminster or, of course, in your home). However, the tutors will also come to your home to teach 1-1 or to help with a wide range of computer problems and queries. For further details, or if you are looking for a specific subject, advice, have a computer problem or would like to attend a course, please phone or e- mail me with details of your requirements. Ken Pett: Tel: 01308 897 550 SSSWYREWYREWYRE VILLAGE CORRESPONDENT: SID MARSHALL 1 GREEN BARTON, SWYRE [email protected] tel: 897318 HOLY TRINITY CHURCH SWYRE FFFORTHCOMING EVENTSEVENTSEVENTS... CCCOFFEEOFFEEOFFEE MMMORNINGORNINGORNING... Saturday 3rd September, from 10.30am These regular fundraising events are essential if we are to continue to keep our church going, and hopefully make some more improvements. Throughout the year we hope to raise more than the mere running costs – insurance, electricity and the like - so

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that in time we can decorate the inside of this beautiful place. Please support this Coffee Morning where we will be serving Fair Trade Tea, Coffee and Biscuits. Any contributions of cakes, preserves, produce or handicrafts to sell would be much appreciated, and there will be a raffle. All are very welcome to come and meet, chat, and support your local Church. Yvonne and David (898 492)

PCCPCCPCC Wednesday 28th September Meeting at Vera’s.

HHHARVESTARVESTARVEST SSSUPPERUPPERUPPER... Saturday 1st October We shall be following our successful format for the Harvest Supper. A bring and share for the food, bring wine or any other favourite drink either to share or for your own consumption and we will provide tea and coffee. We shall be sending village letters and reminding those folk who are not now in the village and those who have enjoyed the event in the past. We are happy to include anyone who wishes to join us at this very happy get together. In the meantime if you would like to come, please note the 1st October in your diary and give me a ring on 01308 897318. Madeline Marshall for PCC Holy Trinity Swyre.

HHHARVESTARVESTARVEST FFFESTIVALESTIVALESTIVAL SSSERVICEERVICEERVICE... Sunday 2nd October at 6.30pm This will be a special service to celebrate the Harvest and to bring our harvest gifts which will again be taken to Chancery House, Bridport, to enable the folks who attend there to have some special treats. I would like to include your favourite harvest hymns in the service so that we can have a good sing. Please let me know your choice by the week before, and then ‘Come to God’s own temple, come; raise the song of harvest-home!’ Yvonne.

OTHER NEWS At the end of July, SSSIMONIMONIMON, A, ALISONLISONLISON, B, BENENEN ANDANDAND OOOLIVERLIVERLIVER left the farm and farmhouse next to the church and moved to Cornwall. We wish them well as they all settle into a new phase of their lives.

We welcome MMMARTINARTINARTIN YYYEATESEATESEATES and his family who will be our new neighbours in the farmhouse, and wish them well on their return to Swyre.

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At the end of August, AAANDREANDREANDREA will be leaving the valley for warmer climes as she goes to Barbados. Andrea has been in Swyre and Puncknowle for about 5 years and has been an active member of Swyre Church. She has always loved to travel, and we are lucky to have had her here for so long. We will miss Andrea – her well delivered Scripture reading and her enthusiasm in running the games at our fayres in particular – and we will miss her parents who have been regular visitors and helpers! We wish you well in Barbados and all that follows, and hope you may find the time to visit us sometimes when in England. ‘May the Lord himself, who is our source of peace, give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all.’ 2 Thessalonians 3:16.

FFFINALLYINALLYINALLY, I am delighted to be able to tell you that Oxford Brookes University have awarded me the Foundation Degree in Arts with Merit in Ministry. This is the completion of my studies to continue as a Licensed Lay Minister, and I am most grateful to all who have supported me through this sometimes difficult, although most rewarding time. I am the first person to complete the course from Salisbury diocese. David and I, and hopefully Bob, will be attending the degree ceremony at Oxford Brookes on Friday 9th September. This will be streamed LIVE on www.iamagraduate.com/brookes/ Should you be interested in seeing this it is a live webcast and cannot be accessed after the ceremony, so log on for 5pm Friday 9th September, 2011. In the words of St Paul to the Corinthians, ‘Not that we are competent of ourselves to claim anything as coming from us; our competence is from God, who has made us competent ministers of a new covenant.’ I thank God that I can claim that for myself. Yvonne

PPPUNCKNOWLE &&& W. BW. BEXINGTON VILLAGE CORRESPONDENT: ELIZABETH SLATER 1, LITTON CLOSE, PUNCKNOWLE [email protected] TEL: 897751

SSSTTT MARY’S CHURCH TTTHEHEHE HHHISTORICISTORICISTORIC CCCHURCHESHURCHESHURCHES CCCYCLEYCLEYCLE RRRIDEIDEIDE Children taking part meet at St Mary’s Church at midday on Saturday 10th September. We cycle to Swyre Church, on to Litton Cheney where we have a picnic lunch, then back to Puncknowle. The sponsorship money raised is divided equally between the Trust and St Mary’s Church. Please give generously as in the past the Trust has given us a

26 generous grant towards the money needed to repair the Church roof. The ride or walk is open to people of any age who want to plan their own route. Sponsorship forms may be obtained from Ann Roberts, Burwood Cottage, Puncknowle Tel: 897716. Ann Roberts

PPPUNCKNOWLE FFFETEETEETE 23rd July 2011 A big thank you to all who helped to make our 2011 Fete a huge success, whether you helped organise, served on a stall, donated goods or produce, washed up or just came along and spent your money. A special thank you to Sarah and Jim Wild for the use of their beautifully landscaped garden. Without the help of those who worked so hard on and before the day we could not have raised the magnificent sum of over £3,500. Very many thanks. The Fete Committee

HHHARVESTARVESTARVEST FFFESTIVALESTIVALESTIVAL The Harvest Family Service will take place on Sunday 25th September at 11.00am, and will be followed by a ‘Bring and Share’ Harvest Lunch in the hall from noon onwards. Everyone, including children, is most welcome. This is an invitation to all in the Bride Valley, to celebrate our harvest. So please make a note in your Diary and join us. For further information please contact Sue Brown on 897953 or Liz Slater 897751.

PUNCKNOWLE &&& SWYRE VILLAGE HALL For bookings, telephone 01308 897724/897751 LLLOCALOCALOCAL AAARTSRTSRTS ANDANDAND CCCRAFTSRAFTSRAFTS EEEVENTVENTVENT We had some lovely work brought in to display as local arts and crafts: beautiful quilts, knitted items, Reg Charity No. 1105233 including vegetables, a selection of paintings, colourful pictures by Joseph Truscott, painted stones by Jessica Green, carved wooden pieces by John Dilley, narrowboat artwork, Japanese temari balls, local marmalades and jam, wonderful photos by Rob Reeks, and superb scones donated for the cream teas. Anna brought along a copy of the Swyre Millennium Map. Many thanks to all who helped in any way, especially to kitchen helpers who did the teas, and to Chris who weeded the outdoor yard in readiness. The weather stayed fine apart from being rather blowy, and the gazebo tried to take off, but Joseph Trusco 27 didn't. Some from the local area came to support the event, and some visitors too - if you did not, you missed an interesting experience - a good amount was raised for the Hall of £210. It will help pay the bills!

PS &WB LPS LUNCHEON CCCLUBLUBLUB The next lunch will be on Tuesday 20th September at 12.30pm for 1.00pm. The menu will start with fruit juices, Toad -in-the-Hole or Salmon Fishcakes, followed by Summer Pudding or Poached Plums, with cheese and biscuits, tea or coffee. Members are reminded that as this is the start of a new year they will need an extra £1 for their new subscription. If any member wishes to order a meal or cancel one they have already ordered, please contact Madeline Marshall on 897318.

BBBOOKOOKOOK CCCLUBLUBLUB Our last book, “The Stars’ Tennis Balls” by Stephen Fry was not a nice bit of light relief after all, but a gruesome romp, with parallels to the famous "Count of Monte Cristo"! Most members enjoyed it nonetheless, although some did not, and a few did not fancy it at all. Now we are reading "The Colour" by Rose Tremain, a very popular author. The story is set in New Zealand during the time of settlement by British people. Having begun reading it, I find that "the Colour" is the colour of Gold. Carol Bennett.

PUNCKNOWLE ART GROUP New members of whatever ability are always welcome to the group. We are happy to share materials with those who want to try something new. On September 2nd we will be at Patria, looking at our paintings of beach huts. Terry Whitworth is leading our workshop 'seascapes' on 16th September in the Village Hall in Puncknowle. We hope the weather will be fine enough to paint outside on the 30th: location to be decided. We also look forward to a workshop in October with Jane Huxtable-Brown. Christine Molony

Beware of the man who works hard to learn something, learns it, and finds himself no wiser than before. He is full of murderous resentment of people who are ignorant without having come by their ignorance the hard way. Kurt Vonnegut (1922 - 2007), "Cat's Cradle"

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SSSHIPTONHIPTONHIPTON GGGORGEORGEORGE VILLAGE CORRESPONDENT: BARBARA CHAMBERS WEST COURT, BROOK STREET, SHIPTON GORGE [email protected] TEL: 01308 897482 ST MARTIN'S CHURCH FFFEASTEASTEAST OFOFOF FFFLOWERSLOWERSLOWERS, W, WINEINEINE & N& NIBBLESIBBLESIBBLES,,, ANDANDAND AAAFTERNOON CCCREAMREAMREAM TTTEASEASEAS St. Martin's PCC wishes to thank everyone who brought flowers into the church, from Aston aged 3 who picked his flowers from Granny's garden, to the older members of the village who came with beautiful flowers; some as more formal displays and others as posies. The church looked and smelt wonderful. Once again, THANK YOU. Due to the uncertain state of the weather, it was decided to hold the Wine & Nibbles party in the church rather than outside. We all admired the flowers rather than the view. A very jolly party of around 50 people enjoyed the refreshments and the party lasted for several hours. It proved so successful that we have been asked to do another one next year! Then to finish the week-end off we had Cream Teas in the Village Hall. This again proved to be successful.

WWWHATHATHAT ISISIS HHHAPPENINGAPPENINGAPPENING INININ THETHETHE CCCHURCHYARD??? This is a question I am being asked, and so are all members of the PCC. This note is to inform everyone in the village exactly what is happening. I, (as Churchwarden) am required by the Diocese of Salisbury to provide burial space for the next 30 years (this includes cremations). The only way I could do this was to clear the bottom space of the churchyard, which we started last year. Unfortunately, part of our

church wall fell down earlier this year and this had to involve the Church Architect. The wall must be replaced exactly as it was, using the original stones as far as possible, BUT it has given us the opportunity to bring in a 'Digger' to re-shape the sloping earth into tiers, similar to the rest of the churchyard. By the time you have read this, hopefully, all the work will have been done. The other thing I have been told by the Church Architect is to expect to hit bedrock round about the village hall. If this proves to be correct, it has been suggested that we turn that part of the churchyard

29 into a Garden of Remembrance. I am now asking the people of Shipton Gorge for their opinion on this suggestion. Please either ‘phone me, write to me, stop me in the street OR,OR,OR, if more convenient, let the rest of the PCC know your views. I'm sure you all know Linda, Kate, Elizabeth, Vicky and James. Please give us your viewsviews.

I wish to thank Mr. Keith Sorrell for his unstinting help in the re-building of the church wall. He has given us access to his land to enable the rebuilding of the wall and also has allowed access for the digger. Thank you so very much, without your help it would have been a very difficult task.

HHHARVESTARVESTARVEST FFFESTIVALESTIVALESTIVAL This special service will take place on September 25th, at 11.00am. Anyone wishing to bring gifts of flowers, fruit or vegetables to the church, please contact Kate Kent on 897 574.

HHHARVESTARVESTARVEST SSSUPPERUPPERUPPER This will take place on Monday 26th September, in the Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets will be on sale from the beginning of September from any member of the PCC. Gillian Maxfield, Church Warden

SHIPTON GORGE PARISH COUNCIL Following the election in May, councillors on the new Shipton Gorge Parish Council are as follows, together with their areas of responsibility:- Mary BoughtonBoughton: Chairman and Deputy Community Resilience officer Richard CunninghamCunningham: Vice-chairman, Chairman of Planning Committee, PACT Representative and acting Highways Officer Barbara ChambersChambers: Chairman of Playing Field Committee Keith SorrellSorrell: Rights of Way Liaison Officer Jan SorrellJan Sorrell:Sorrell Community Resilience Officer Duncan McSheeMcShee: Vice chairman of Planning Committee Jo AdamsJo Adams:Adams Deputy Rights of Way Liaison Officer Steve Young The Parish Clerk is Paula BissPaula Biss,Biss who can be contacted on 01308 898189 or [email protected] Councillor Peter Gates has recently resigned from the council, as he is about to move away from the village, and I would like to thank him on behalf of the community for all his work while serving as a councillor. This means that there is a vacancy for a further parish councillor to serve on the council and if anyone is interested in knowing more about this, they should contact me on 01308-897958.

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The next Parish Council meeting will be held in the Village Hall on Wednesday 14th September. Mary Boughton - Chairman

SHIPTON GORGE VILLAGE SOCIETY ‘ALLO ALLO’ EVENINGVENINGVENING ––– Saturday 1ST October Following the success of last year’s ‘Dad’s Army Bash’, we invite you all to join us for an evening in the company of René, Edith, their staff and customers for two episodes from the vintage BBC series ‘Allo Allo’. A two course French style supper is included in the ticket price of £7.50 – please see enclosed flyer for full details or contact Sally Parker on 01308 897168. Booking essential – seating will be cabaret style with tables of 4 or 6 and as ever, you will need to bring your own refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there.

VILLAGE SHOW Saturday 6th August 2011 Many thanks to all who found the time, and the produce, to bring along to the annual Village Show and to our judges for their help in making this a successful day. We look forward to more bumper crops next year and hope that all of you who won this year will be back to defend your title in 2012. Liz Gates

VILLAGE HALL 100 CLUB £20 No 16 Ivy Platt £10 No 71 Table Tennis Club £ 5 No 91 Peter Gates

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GOOD BOOKS

St Mary’s Old School, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3RL, Tel: 01308 420483 email: [email protected]

Good Books: for Christian books (including 2nd hand bargain shelves), cards, gifts and church supplies. Home of Bridport Good Neighbours/Pathways to Care, Threads of Hope, Bridport Book of Hours’ and Monthly Book Club Opening hours:::: Mon, Tues, Thurs 9am-1.00pm, Wed & Fri 9am-3pm, Saturday 10am-12.00 WWWEAREAREAR YYYOUROUROUR HHHATATAT ATATAT GGGOODOODOOD BBBOOKSOOKSOOKS!!! Celebrate the Bridport Hat Festival with us at our next Open House on Friday 16th September from10.00am-to 2.00pm – complimentary pen for everyone wearing a hat! Enjoy our usual home-made goodies and browse our special offers. If you have a hat with a special story, come and share it with us.

UUUPAROPAROPARO PPPROJECTROJECTROJECT On Wednesday 28th September 12.00-3.00pm, we’re hosting lunch, bring & buy stall and AGM FORFORFOR TTTHEHEHE UUUPAROPAROPARO PPPROJECTROJECTROJECT, a charity set up by Veronica Ziegler to support a medical dispensary in N.Tanzania. Do join us if you can.

BRIDPORT COMMUNITY LLUNCHUNCHUNCHUNCH Wednesday 7th September 12.30-2.00pm, in Bridport United Church Hall. Hosted by Churches Together & Volunteer Centre Dorset If you’re involved with any local voluntary and community groups and charities or want to get involved with volunteering, come along to this informal quarterly bring-and-share lunch to meet, chat, and share ideas & information. Contacts: Jo on 01308 427851, [email protected] and Karen on 07918639012, [email protected]

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION FOR ALL In his simple booklet, Dom Laurence Freeman wrote “… we must move beyond the level of mental prayer: talking to God, thinking about God, asking God for our needs. We must go to the depths, to where the spirit of Jesus is praying in our hearts...” Laurence, a Benedictine monk, is the Director of the World Community of Christian Meditation and successor to John Main, who re-discovered the ancient meditative practices of the Desert Fathers and Mothers and re- introduced them to the church. A Christian meditation group affiliated to WCCM has been meeting in Bridport for 10 years, it’s members from diverse backgrounds including

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Anglican, RC, Quaker and no specific affiliation – all are welcome. The first Dorset Meditators’ Day of Reflection "Becoming a More Whole Person --- The Contemplative Journey", led by Kim Nataraja (WCCM) takes place on Saturday 8th October at The Dorford Centre, Dorchester. Laurence also wrote “Contemplative prayer is not the privilege of monks and nuns or special mystical types. It is a dimension of prayer to which we are all called.” www.wccm.org provides full details of the World Community of Christian Meditation and Good Books stocks many books on the contemplative tradition. For more information about the local group or the Day of Reflection, contact 01308 427851.

to everyone who supported the BBBRIDPORTRIDPORTRIDPORT MMMUSICUSICUSICAAATHONTHONTHON in any way: performers, teachers, parents, helpers, sponsors. We raised the amazing total of £2000, £1000 each for Julia’s House and The Richard Ely Trust for Young Musicians. Well done! SSSTTT JJJAMESAMESAMES THETHETHE LLLEASTEASTEAST OFOFOF AAALLLLLL The Rev Dr Gary Bowness continues his tongue-in-cheek letters from 'Uncle Eustace:' On the perils of taking a wedding The Rectory St. James the Least of All My dear Nephew Darren As with so many of your ideas, your intentions are admirable; it is just that they never work. So it was with the recent wedding in your church, where you allowed the happy but quite mad young couple to try and imitate the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. It did not seem to occur to anybody that your church, converted from a 1960’s warehouse, is fractionally less impressive than Westminster Abbey. Also, sadly, a backdrop of a car park and canal make a poor substitute for the Houses of Parliament and the Thames. Finally, even 43 very enthusiastic young people can hardly pretend they are a congregation of several thousand. I applaud your decision to invite me to take it, in order to impart a degree of gravitas to the proceedings; though of course I would not presume to upstage the Archbishop of Canterbury. (Although were he to ask my advice on how to run the Anglican Church, I have several helpful suggestions to hand.) But even I struggled to keep things on what I feel is a proper course, when the bride, 33

lacking a horse-drawn carriage, simply walked up the lane, leading her ancient pony. (For one thing, the pony tried to bite me at the church door!) Her arrival was greeted with music. I will pass no comment on this, as when the Bible says we are to make a joyful noise unto the Lord, it does not specify that it has to be a harmonious noise. I am sure that drums and kazoos and guitars all have their place – somewhere or other. It was a pity that the groom, unlike Prince William, had not thought to get to the church on time – or indeed, at all. It was fortunate that the bride’s mother found him in that pub nearby, or really, we could not have completed the wedding. I wonder why the groom saw fit to display the word “help” on the soles of his shoes when he knelt at the altar. If I may give one final word of advice: a row of trees in a massive, ancient building looks fine; a line of plastic Christmas trees, even with lights, simply does not give the same effect. Your loving uncle, Eustace BBBEEKEEPINGEEKEEPING MONTHONTHONTHONTHONTH BYBYBYBYBY MONTHONTHONTHONTHONTH Over the next months, Ruth and Ian Homer of Bride Valley Apiaries, Litton Cheney, will be giving us an insight into the world of Bee-Keeping. SEPTEMBER Beekeepers often think of September as the start of the season, as it is the preparations made now which can affect the health and well being of our colonies next spring. A major issue which we have had to deal with in recent years has been the parasitic mite “varroa” which can damage and disable bees as well as introduce unwanted viruses. The picture shows a honey bee whose wings have been damaged by these viruses. She is unable

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to fly or contribute to the colony in any way and, as more bees in the colony become similarly damaged, then so the colony will die out. Varroa was discovered in the UK in 1992 and is a global problem. We are unable to eradicate it and beekeepers need to manage their colonies to minimise mite levels. Most beekeepers have used chemicals or acids to control varroa but these themselves can cause damage to our bees. Any treatment must be carefully applied as the margin between killing the varroa mite whilst not causing detriment to the bees is quite small. There is a considerable amount of research going on around the world but as the beekeeping community worldwide is tiny, the marketplace is quite limited, and veterinary products developed specifically for bees are very rare. For the last 8 or 10 years we have tried to minimise the use of chemicals and now try to use biotechnical methods to keep varroa under control. This requires a better understanding of the life cycle of bees and varroa and a little more effort by the beekeeper, but has proven to be quite effective. The other major activity at this time of year is to ensure that colonies have sufficient stores to see them through the winter. Bees don’t hibernate but slow their body rate right down and only fly to collect water or to defecate since, from around November until January/ February, there are no flowers for them to forage on in order to collect nectar and pollen. The typical colony will require something like 20 kg of stores and, ideally we would leave that much honey on the colony. In a normal year there will be a good nectar flow from the ivy to supplement their stores; if the ivy fails to yield then we would use a sugar syrup to top up if necessary. Experienced beekeepers have learnt how to prepare for the winter but it can be a very difficult time for new beekeepers. In recent years as many as 40% of colonies have died during the winter, mostly as a result of inadequate varroa management or stores provisioning, but losses can be minimised by careful planning and by fully understanding the needs of the bees. You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself. Sam Levenson (1911 - 1980)

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DDDIARYIARYIARY OFOFOF EEEVENTSVENTSVENTS: A: AUGUSTUGUSTUGUST/S/S/SEPTEMBEREPTEMBEREPTEMBER 201120112011 Thu 1 2.30pm BV Guild of Health Meditation Othona Community Fri 2 10.00am Puncknowle Art Club "Patria", W. Bexington Sat 3 10.30am Coffee Morning Holy Trinity, Swyre Sun 4 7.00pm One World Worship Othona Community Tue 6 2.00pm Bride Valley Knitting Group Ourganics, Litton Cheney 7.30pm Puncknowle & Swyre Parish Council Mtg PSWB Village Hall Wed 7 12.30pm Bridport Community Lunch Bridport United Church Hall 7.30pm Eastern Valley Home Group phone 897068/629 7.30pm Book Club PSWB Village Hall Fri 9 9.30am Yoga LATCH Sat 10 various Dorset Historic Churches Ride/Stride various 10.00am Village Walk Bus Shelter, Litton Cheney Mon 12 7.30pm St Mary's, Puncknowle, PCC Meeting Old Timberyard, Puncknowle Tue 13 7.15pm BBWI talk "Hunting for Teulon" Burton Bradstock Village Hall 7.30pm Litton Cheney Parish Council Meeting LATCH Wed 14 7.30pm Eastern Valley Home Group phone 897068/629 7.30pm Shipton Gorge parish Council Meeting Shipton Gorge Village Hall Thu 15 2.30pm BV Guild of Health Meditation Othona Community 7.30pm BVFilms: "From Time to Time" LATCH Fri 16 9.30am Yoga LATCH 10.15am Puncknowle Art Club PSWB Village Hall 11.00am Open House Celebration of Hats Good Books, Bridport BBVS: Talk by David Boag Burton Bradstock Village Hall Sat 17 10.00am District Councillor Advice Surgery Burton Bradstock Village Hall Sun 18 11.00am RBL(BV): Service of Thanksgiving St Mary's, Burton Bradstock Mon 19 7.30pm BVGC: "Autumn Jobs" Philip Gamble PSWB Village Hall Tue 20 12.30pm Puncknowle & Swyre Lunch Club PSWB Village Hall 2.00pm Bride Valley Knitting Group Ourganics, Litton Cheney Wed 21 7.30pm Eastern Valley Home Group phone 897068/629 Thu 22 2.00pm Cream Teas with a View Othona Community 8.00pm BB Diamond Jubilee meeting Burton Bradstock Village Hall Fri 23 9.30am Yoga LATCH Sun 25 10.00am Harvest Service + Bring & Share Lunch St Mary's Church, PSWBVH 2.00pm Blessing of New Gates Cemetery, Burton Bradstock Mon 26 7.00pm BB Indoor Bowling Season start Burton Bradstock Village Hall 7.00pm RBL(BB): Social Evening Three Horseshoes 7.30pm Harvest Supper Shipton Gorge Village Hall Wed 28 12.00noon Uparo Bring & Buy/Lunch/AGM Good Books, Bridport 7.30pm Eastern Valley Home Group phone 897068/629 Fri 30 9.30am Yoga LATCH 10.15am Puncknowle Art Club Outside (weather pemitting) 7.30pm Artsreach: "Salty Socks of Dunkirk" Burton Bradstock Village Hall

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